CO RD 76 over Quartz Creek
FairGunnison County, Colorado · 3.4 MI NE of Parlin · Structure no. GUN076-03.40A
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 499
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 76 over Quartz Creek is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying CO RD 76 over Quartz Creek in Gunnison County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 499 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 76 over Quartz Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 76 over Quartz Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 76 over Quartz Creek carry?
About 499 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 76 over Quartz Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 76 over Quartz Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.